317 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 317 Schaefer Street in Bushwick, owned by Dennis Ferster, has a mixed maintenance history since its construction in 1906. Recent inspections in 2023-2024 revealed several violations, including security concerns with self-closing doors and emergency egress blocking. Notably, there was one instance of furniture blocking a fire escape window in Apartment 3R, and multiple issues regarding door security in Apartment 1R were documented.

The building has experienced recurring issues with unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest problems, with the most recent complaints filed in June 2023. While these complaints were investigated and no violations were officially issued, they indicate persistent maintenance challenges. In terms of infrastructure, the building's outdoor areas require attention, with violations noted for defective paving in both the rear and north yards as of August 2023.

The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years (2020-2025). Rodent inspections have shown consistent passing results since 2012, though there were two failed inspections in 2010 that stand out in the building's history. A boilers inspection violation from 2019 was dismissed in 2024, and several emergency and non-emergency maintenance issues were reported and subsequently closed between 2022 and 2023, including problems with plumbing fixtures and various structural elements. The Department of Buildings records show a permit was issued in December 2020, though the specific purpose of the permit is not detailed in the available data.